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Behavioral Science
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Medical
Graduate
01/17/2014

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Term
sexual changes in the elderly
Definition
men = slower erection/ejaculation, longer refractory period
- women = vaginal shortening, thinning and dryness
Term
sleep pattersn in the elderly
Definition
decrease REM and slow wave sleep; increase sleep latency and awakenings
Term
normal bereavement can last up to ____
Definition
2 months
Term
stages of grief
Definition
denial, anger, bargaining, grieving, acceptance
Term
when does grief become pathological?
Definition
lasting > 2 months or grief that is delayed, inhibited or denied; may express delusiona dn hallucinations
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